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Large scale antibiotic production wasn't until the 40s in the US, maybe a while to spread to all other wealthy countries. Was that the main factor?
by cma 1y ago
Large scale antibiotic production wasn't until the 40s in the US, maybe a while to spread to all other wealthy countries. Was that the main factor?
- jstummbillig 1y agoQuick look into it, in the 50s: - Before the age of 1, top cause of death were defects (prematurity/immaturity, birth injuries) and congenital deformations. - Age 1-4 it was accidents (e.g., drownings, burns, traffic) followed by influenza/pneumonia.
- cma 1y agoBut if you got into an accident, wouldn't antibiotics help with the injury, surgery etc.? A bad burn could get infected etc. And possibly similar for some birth injuries and birth defects, and bacterial pneumonia for sure.